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Air Vents in downstairs bedrooms

  • 05-02-2021 1:03pm
    #1
    bystarlight
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 162 ✭✭


    Not sure if this is the correct forum...

    We've two bedrooms downstairs, each with an air vent. I'm not sure are they needed in these rooms. There's no fireplace/stove in either room. They just seem to be letting in cold air.

    Is it safe to block these vents up? If so, what's the best way of doing it?

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    If you block them then mould and condensation will take over.

    There are vents that open and close when needed.

    There are also inserts to help stop the sound and somewhat help with the flow.

    Obviously there are covers that open and close but fully closing wouldn't be recommended.


  • #3
    bystarlight
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 162 ✭✭bystarlight


    Thanks for the reply.

    Any links for these inserts?


  • #4
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,166 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    bystarlight wrote: »
    Not sure if this is the correct forum...

    We've two bedrooms downstairs, each with an air vent. I'm not sure are they needed in these rooms. There's no fireplace/stove in either room. They just seem to be letting in cold air.

    Is it safe to block these vents up? If so, what's the best way of doing it?

    Thanks!

    100% required by building regulations.

    all you have to do is look at the myriad of threads in the construction and planning forum about condensation issues as reasons not to block them up.

    as mentioned about, there are solutions to excessive draughts and noise.
    but you absolutely need permeant background fresh air in bedrooms


  • #5
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Loads of different types.

    Need to do it myself but if you type in air vent noise cancelling etc etc it will show up options on Google.

    Obviously don't forget if buying from the UK the new charges and tax....


  • #6
    MicktheMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭MicktheMan


    bystarlight wrote: »
    Not sure if this is the correct forum...

    We've two bedrooms downstairs, each with an air vent. I'm not sure are they needed in these rooms. There's no fireplace/stove in either room. They just seem to be letting in cold air.

    Is it safe to block these vents up? If so, what's the best way of doing it?

    Thanks!

    As others have said, don't block the vents. If there is a lot of cold air coming through them then this may indicate that the house has an air leakage issue. Is the house draughty? If so, an air tightness test / heat loss survey is useful to pinpoint the issues and offer options to address.


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